Reaching far back into antiquity, seafaring civilizations have relied upon beacons and

lighthouses to ensure safe passage for mariners. But all too often, these noble constructions

have ended up tainted by tales of torment and tragedy, playing host to mysterious and

inexplicable events, which have played out, under the beacons glare.

Reaching far back into antiquity, seafaring civilizations have relied upon beacons and

beacons. It is no mere coincidence that the events depicted in our very first episode

just so happened to transpire in and around a remote lighthouse situated on the flanoniles

to the northwest of Scotland. While such locations represent reassurance

and safety for those travelling nearby, quite the opposite could be true for the hardy

souls who maintained them. All too often, these beacons were constructed in some of

the most inaccessible locations on the planet, resulting in lengthy periods of crushing

isolation for those who manned them. They were also prone to horrific environmental

conditions, requiring operators to possess deep reserves of initiative and resolve in

order to survive.

This haunting is the disappearance of the ale and more lighthouse keepers may be. Other

cases have proven equally disturbing, even when the ultimate fate of the keepers is known.

One such instance is the events which occurred at the smalls lighthouse in Pembroke's

year at the turn of the 19th century. Deep in the winter of 1801, the crews of passing

ships had reported to the local port authorities that they had received signals from the lighthouse

keepers requesting urgent assistance. Efforts to attend the isolated rock station would

be hampered by horrendous weather conditions which repeatedly drove back any attempt at rescue.

Eventually, as the weeks passed and the winter gales finally subsided, a boat was able

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